FLEX ROD Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 Okay here is my problem, my 14 year old son insists on growing like a weed and he out grew his wading shoes and his foot is now a size 11 so I can't give him my old shoes and buy new ones for me so where do I go to get the best deal? Yes I have been in BPS as it is 5 min from me any suggestions as this kid is just 14 and he is not done. Thanks, FLEX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 (edited) Just picked up river fishing this year and got my first pair of wading boots at BPS a few weeks ago BPS redhead wading boots Got them when they were on sale for $38, I have never tried other ones so I can't say how they compare but I've no complains so far. edit: note the prices on the site are USD, i think their CDN regular price is $49.99 Edited April 20, 2009 by Victor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnF Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 Okay here is my problem, my 14 year old son insists on growing like a weed and he out grew his wading shoes and his foot is now a size 11 so I can't give him my old shoes and buy new ones for me so where do I go to get the best deal? Yes I have been in BPS as it is 5 min from me any suggestions as this kid is just 14 and he is not done. My buddy just uses old running shoes. He cuts a few holes for drainage. JF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 Just picked up river fishing this year and got my first pair of wading boots at BPS a few weeks ago BPS redhead wading boots Got them when they were on sale for $38, I have never tried other ones so I can't say how they compare but I've no complains so far. edit: note the prices on the site are USD, i think their CDN regular price is $49.99 I used a pair of felt soled BPS Red head wading boots this year. Absolutely trashed them. Giant tears, they basically look like they've been through a war. I wouldn't recommend anyone to get these things.. Good luck with yours!! Hopefully my next pair are a set of Simms Guide boots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLEX ROD Posted April 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 Thanks guys, I saw the readheads and was not crazy about the look hence the reason for this post. Bill, I am not going to give a 14 year old simms, heck I would make him wear mine first that are .5 size too small and I would get the simms. But what would you sugest insted? FLEX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 Cheap hiking boots from Walmart A wading boot isn't anything special, maybe except for the felt. Get some small self tapping metal screws and make your own studs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaque Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 A wading boot isn't anything special, maybe except for the felt. Try explaining that to the clowns at Simms that wack a $190 dollar pricetag on these Dogs lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 You can get Chotas at Lebarons for $61, -10% with the discount. I got a pair, so far so good and I know several others that do with no issues. http://chotooutdoorgear.net/shop/product_i...p;products_id=7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salmon Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 I have the Redhead Classic model Been thru hell and back and it looks like it too. LOL Jose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tipupesox Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 I purchased a pair of Ultralight wading boots from Cabelas, felt and studded bottoms. Have been using them all season without complaint, very comfortable for walking all day. No signs of wear and tear so far: http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/template...t20616&rid= Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckster Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 Try explaining that to the clowns at Simms that wack a $190 dollar pricetag on these Dogs lol cant blame simms...... Dont you know that steelheading is a fashion show? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLEX ROD Posted April 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 Once again thank you for the feed back. FLEX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish_finder Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 I used a pair of felt soled BPS Red head wading boots this year. Absolutely trashed them. Giant tears, they basically look like they've been through a war. I wouldn't recommend anyone to get these things.. Good luck with yours!! Hopefully my next pair are a set of Simms Guide boots. Same here....I bought a pair last fall, so far I've worn them about 8 times or so......they are destroyed and in my opinion a complete and utter waste of money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLofchik Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 If you want the "felt" bottom on a pair of wading boots hit the bottom of an old pair of tennis shoes with a disc grinder and glue on some carpet scraps with Shoe-Goo. Worked great for gripping river rock goo on an old pair of boot-foot waders and some old Nike's I had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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